“U Lala” is Manuel Turizo’s smooth, feel-good plea to rekindle a powerful romance. The Colombian singer slides into his lover’s DMs after some time apart, curious whether the door is still open. Through playful questions and vivid memories, he confesses that every snapshot of her still fills the piggy-bank in his mind. When they are together, el tiempo se detiene — time freezes — and the outside rain can’t cool the heat they generate. Even when she is away, he feels like “gin without tonic,” showing how incomplete he is without her spark.
The chorus turns the flirtation up a notch: the repeated uh-la-la captures the rush of temptation while he promises endless desire that never clocks out. Turizo positions himself as her willing volunteer, ready to ignore rumors and rivals, parked outside with the headlights on, hoping she steps out and turns fantasy into reality. Overall, the song is a rhythmic love letter about second chances, magnetic chemistry, and the intoxicating feeling of stopping the world for one more night together.
Manuel Turizo Zapata, known simply as Manuel Turizo or MTZ, is a Colombian singer and songwriter born in Montería, Córdoba in 2000. He began his musical journey at age 13 and quickly rose to fame with his 2016 hit single "Una Lady Como Tú", which has amassed over a billion views on YouTube. Manuel's music is a vibrant blend of Latin pop, reggaeton, trap, and vallenato, showcasing his distinctive baritone voice.
His debut album ADN was released in 2019 and features collaborations with prominent Latin artists such as Ozuna and Nicky Jam. Manuel is celebrated for hits like "La Bachata" (2022), which mark his growing influence in Latin urban music. Drawing inspiration from artists like Carlos Vives and Bruno Mars, Manuel Turizo continues to enchant audiences worldwide with his sultry vocals and heartfelt lyrics.